Islam in Nineteenth-Century Wallo, Ethiopia - Revival, Reform and Reaction

After a brief overview of the geography, early history of Wallo and the settlement of the Oromo in the region, the book analyzes the introduction and expansion of Islam from both regional and national perspectives, the significance and impact of Islamic revival and reform associated with Sufism, the role of Islam in the rise and consolidation of regional Muslim dynasties, Islam and trade, and the reaction of Muslim scholars to the imposition of Christianity.

Product details

• Authors: Hussein Ahmed
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.10.2000
• EAN: 9789004119093
• ISBN: 978-90-04-11909-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 246 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 612 g
• Series: Social, Economic and Political
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories